From Siracusa, we drove West to Ragusa Ibla. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693 and rebuilt. Most of the architecture seems to be from around that period. It is quite beautiful and definitely worth a visit.
Walking Towards the Cathedral in Ragusa Ibla
Cathedral from the Main Square
Ragusa has an upper city and a larger lower city, called Ragusa Ibla. The latter is gotten to by a long staircase or a switchback road down the side of the cliff. You can see the buildings of the upper city from the lower city. It is built up all up and down the hill.
Upper City from the Lower City of Ragusa
No Wonder this is a UNESCO Heretige City
We went to dinner at a typical Sicilian trattoria and had some pasta that was terrific. The plaza in front of the cathedral is a real happening place. Lots of tourists from all over Italy (it seemed) promenading up and down the streets. A world renowned gelato place was on the plaza. It had gelato made from various wines (along with the usual fare). Gelato is really a work of art over here.
Cathedral Plaza at Night
Typical Wall Decorations